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13 schools in South Bay Union

California · 5,513 students · 3 cities

Public K-12 schools in South Bay Union number 13, teaching approximately 5,513 California students (an average of 424 per campus).

7-year change in South Bay Union

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,448
-1,928 (-26%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
5%
was 7%
% Hispanic
87%
was 83%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Nestor Language Academy CharterSan DiegoElementaryKG-081,079
Imperial Beach CharterImperial BeachElementaryKG-08724
George Nicoloff ElementarySan YsidroElementaryKG-06616
Teofilo MendozaSan DiegoElementaryKG-06468
Oneonta ElementaryImperial BeachElementaryKG-06434
Howard Pence ElementarySan DiegoElementaryKG-06419
Emory ElementarySan DiegoElementaryKG-06399
Bayside STEAM AcademyImperial BeachElementaryKG-06362
Central ElementaryImperial BeachElementaryKG-06350
Sunnyslope ElementarySan DiegoElementaryKG-06324
Godfrey G. Berry ElementarySan DiegoElementaryKG-06273
SBUSD Virtual AcademyImperial BeachElementaryKG-0665
VIP Village PreschoolImperial BeachElementaryM-M·

About South Bay Union

South Bay Union is a low-population public-school district in California. The district runs 13 schools and hosts approximately 5,513 students.

Per-school enrollment averages around 424 in this district, lower than the California typical of 578.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 26%: 7,376 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,448 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 83% to 87% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for South Bay Union discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does South Bay Union run?
South Bay Union has 13 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 5,513 students in California.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in South Bay Union?
South Bay Union includes 13 elementary schools.
What is the largest school in South Bay Union?
Nestor Language Academy Charter is the largest public school in South Bay Union by enrollment, with approximately 1,079 students.
What grade levels does South Bay Union serve?
South Bay Union schools serve students from kindergarten through grade 8, across 13 campuses.
What cities does South Bay Union serve?
South Bay Union operates schools in San Diego, Imperial Beach, San Ysidro across California.
Are there charter schools in South Bay Union?
2 of the 13 schools listed under South Bay Union are charter schools.